microsoft fears the nsa may have broken into their global communication links as well. "the shington post" reports that microsoft plans to encrypt the data flowing through all of its communication, productivity and other scheses. google andrea -- services. google and yahoo plan to do the same thing. >>> attending college is not getting any cheaper. according to a new report by the institute for college access and success, itself average debt for the -- average debt for the class of 2012 is more than $29,000. that sup 10% from the year before and it's worse around our neck of the woods. the report says students in the east and midwest tend to borrow much more than in the west and in the south. >>> and this one is for you true coffee lovers out there. starbucks is selling its limited edition $450 gift card. apparently these are expected to go fast. these cards are metal and they come preloaded with $400. enough money to keep you cafinated all year long. there is a catch. you can't get these cards in stores. you'll j be able to buy them on the flash website sale gilt.com a